We held Teagan's funeral service on September 3rd, 2011. We brought her back home and buried her in Mountain View Cemetery in Pocatello, Idaho. It was a beautiful, sunny afternoon and so many friends and family joined us in remembering Teagan's precious life. I will always be grateful to them and the love I felt from them on that day. My dad conducted the service, cousins and an uncle on Jared's side sang an amazing arrangement of Be Still My Soul. Jared's dad gave a wonderful talk and Jared dedicated the grave. Afterwards, we had a balloon release and wrote messages on notecards to send up with the balloons.
I had to make it perfect for Teagan. There are so many things I wish I was doing for her instead, and I was left with only this to do for her. No scraped knees, no first day of school, no birthdays, no proms, no boyfriends, no wedding... so many things that won't happen. I had to make this one thing for her perfect. I was glad it turned out so well.
It is difficult to describe all the emotions of that day. It was one of the hardest things I've ever had to do. Everything about it seemed wrong, a mother should not have to bury her child or have her 5 year old ask if she had a funeral when she was a baby. I have to keep remembering that I am only seeing a little bit of the picture and Heavenly Father has a plan that I am not able to understand right now. I continue to rely on faith that this is not the end.
7 comments:
It looks like it was a beautiful ceremony. I wish we could have been there. Love you guys!
I love this! I'm sure she thought it was perfect! I think you guys did a great job. Thanks for sharing your thoughts- I know it's hard, but it puts things into perspective more and more. And I think you need that from others in order to help you along.
This is so beautiful! I wish I were there.
Layna
It looks like you had a beautiful service- perfect, just like her!
Reading this gave me goosebumps Jennie. You did a perfect job for her and I know Teagan appreciated all the work that went into the service. I have no doubt she was smiling and her spirit surrounded you and your family during the service. You are the most perfect mom you can be Jennie and always remember that. ;-)
YOu did a beautiful job! Our thoughts and prayers are still continually with you and your family!
What a difficult time. I have a firm testimony of forever families. Teagan will be yours forever. You are amazing and have a beautiful family.
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